Business Over Breakfast - Communication Lessons from the Sandbox

Communication Lessons from the SandboxJoin us for an engaging program designed to help professionals strengthen workplace relationships and communicate more effectively. Explore how communication styles shape the way we connect, lead, and collaborate. Participants will ......More

Communication Lessons from the SandboxJoin us for an engaging program designed to help professionals strengthen workplace relationships and communicate more effectively. Explore how communication styles shape the way we connect, lead, and collaborate. Participants will gain insight into the DISC communication framework and discover practical strategies for adapting their approach to better engage clients, colleagues, and teams.You Will Leave With:- Greater self-awareness- Improved communication skills- Practical tools for immediate useIdeal for business owners, managers, team leaders, and emerging professionals.This program is a partnership with the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Ina Brixey Relocation Drill

Ina Brixey students will do their annual relocation drill.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Drop-in Bedazzled Bookmarks

For all ages. Celebrate Dolly Parton on 9-25 by bedazzling your very own bookmark!This is a drop-in program. Registration is not required.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Late Opening

The Homecoming Parade is taking place and the Library will open at noon.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Franken-Stuffies

Mix and match parts from different stuffies to design your own unique creation!

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Beginner Hand-Sewn Tote Bag

September is National Sewing Month. Diana Anzoumbi Ndigo of DMA Fashion, Inc. teaches you foundational sewing skills to create a durable tote bag. All supplies provided.Note: Two different sessions of this program are being offered on 09/17 and 09/26 in order to accommo......More

September is National Sewing Month. Diana Anzoumbi Ndigo of DMA Fashion, Inc. teaches you foundational sewing skills to create a durable tote bag. All supplies provided.Note: Two different sessions of this program are being offered on 09/17 and 09/26 in order to accommodate more participants. Please only register for one.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

New to English

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator, Cuca Maliqi, at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to sc......More

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator, Cuca Maliqi, at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Ticketed Family Storytime

This storytime is for children of all ages with caregiver.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending storytime ......More

This storytime is for children of all ages with caregiver.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending storytime (adults and children) must have a ticket to enter the room, and must be present when picking up tickets.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Ticketed Preschool Storytime

This independent storytime is designed especially for 3 to 5 year-olds, giving them a chance to enjoy stories, songs, and activities all on their own. This is a great opportunity for little ones to build their listening skills and engage with books in a fun, independent......More

This independent storytime is designed especially for 3 to 5 year-olds, giving them a chance to enjoy stories, songs, and activities all on their own. This is a great opportunity for little ones to build their listening skills and engage with books in a fun, independent way.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each child attending storytime must have a ticket to enter the room, and must be present when picking up tickets.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Everyday English

Build confidence speaking English and ask questions about everyday life in the U.S. Practice conversations you would use at a school, store, doctor's appointment, and with neighbors. Learn how to use the Library and the internet.Level testing is required to participate.......More

Build confidence speaking English and ask questions about everyday life in the U.S. Practice conversations you would use at a school, store, doctor's appointment, and with neighbors. Learn how to use the Library and the internet.Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator, Cuca Maliqi, at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Illinois Digital Resources

There are several Illinois websites for finding your Land of Lincoln ancestors. From CARLI to IDA, Tina will show you how to find maps, newspapers, phonebooks, company magazines, yearbooks and more. Illinois has it all! Learn how to dig into these online resources and g......More

There are several Illinois websites for finding your Land of Lincoln ancestors. From CARLI to IDA, Tina will show you how to find maps, newspapers, phonebooks, company magazines, yearbooks and more. Illinois has it all! Learn how to dig into these online resources and get to know your Illinois ancestors.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Teen Self Defense

Intended for those in grades 6 to 12. Master the basics of self defense and practical awareness in an introductory lesson taught by Brian Lee of Krav Elite.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

English for Beginner Learners - Level 1

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator, Cuca Maliqi, at cmaliqi@......More

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator, Cuca Maliqi, at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Ticketed 2s & 3s Storytime

This storytime is for ages 2 to 3 with caregiver.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending storytime (adults a......More

This storytime is for ages 2 to 3 with caregiver.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending storytime (adults and children) must have a ticket to enter the room, and must be present when picking up tickets.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Ticketed 2s & 3s Storytime

This storytime is for ages 2 to 3 with caregiver.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending storytime (adults a......More

This storytime is for ages 2 to 3 with caregiver.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending storytime (adults and children) must have a ticket to enter the room, and must be present when picking up tickets.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

English for Beginner Learners - Level 2

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator, Cuca Maliqi, at cmaliqi@......More

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator, Cuca Maliqi, at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Ticketed Family Storytime

This storytime is for children of all ages with caregiver.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending storytime ......More

This storytime is for children of all ages with caregiver.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending storytime (adults and children) must have a ticket to enter the room, and must be present when picking up tickets.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Everything You Never Knew About The Pitt

Jez Layman shares behind-the-scenes insights, Easter eggs, cast and crew details, and trivia to keep fans engaged until season 3.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Crafty Kids Crew

For grades K to 5. Let your creativity show. We supply the materials and you supply the artistic touch.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator, Cuc......More

Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator, Cuca Maliqi, at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Ticketed 2s & 3s Storytime

This storytime is for ages 2 to 3.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending storytime (adults and children) mu......More

This storytime is for ages 2 to 3.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending storytime (adults and children) must have a ticket to enter the room, and must be present when picking up tickets.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Ticketed Baby Storytime

This storytime is for babies age birth to 23 months with caregiver.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending s......More

This storytime is for babies age birth to 23 months with caregiver.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending storytime (adults and children) must have a ticket to enter the room, and must be present when picking up tickets.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4

Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator, Cuc......More

Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator, Cuca Maliqi, at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Dance Fitness (Standing Optional)

Join DesueĂąo Dance for a fun dance fitness workshop. Groove in your chair or stand up: you choose your own movement experience.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Spooky Graham Cracker House: Kit Pickup (while supplies last)

Pick up a Spooky Graham Cracker House Kit at the Youth & Teen Services Desk. Kits are first come, first served while supplies last. If you miss out on picking up a kit, instructions will be available if you would like to make a graham cracker house on your own to enter ......More

Pick up a Spooky Graham Cracker House Kit at the Youth & Teen Services Desk. Kits are first come, first served while supplies last. If you miss out on picking up a kit, instructions will be available if you would like to make a graham cracker house on your own to enter into the contest.October 1 (until supplies last): kit pickupOctober 10: last day to drop off Spooky Graham Cracker House contest submissionOctober 12-17: vote!October 18-24: pick up your Spooky House entry and award ribbon (all remaining houses not picked up will be thrown out)

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

New to English

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator, Cuca Maliqi, at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to sc......More

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator, Cuca Maliqi, at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Ticketed Baby Storytime

This storytime is for babies ages birth to 23 months with caregiver.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending ......More

This storytime is for babies ages birth to 23 months with caregiver.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending storytime (adults and children) must have a ticket to enter the room, and must be present when picking up tickets.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

(Virtual) English Club

Learn and practice English in an informal setting. Participants read and discuss books, news, and a variety of other current topics. Open to all.Register below to receive the Zoom link.

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Ticketed Family Storytime

This storytime is for children of all ages with caregiver.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending storytime ......More

This storytime is for children of all ages with caregiver.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending storytime (adults and children) must have a ticket to enter the room, and must be present when picking up tickets.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Ticketed Preschool Storytime

This independent storytime is designed especially for 3 to 5 year-olds, giving them a chance to enjoy stories, songs, and activities all on their own. This is a great opportunity for little ones to build their listening skills and engage with books in a fun, independent......More

This independent storytime is designed especially for 3 to 5 year-olds, giving them a chance to enjoy stories, songs, and activities all on their own. This is a great opportunity for little ones to build their listening skills and engage with books in a fun, independent way.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending storytime (adults and children) must have a ticket to enter the room, and must be present when picking up tickets.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Retired with Paid Hobbies

Discover how your hobbies, talents, and lifelong interests can become meaningful and rewarding pursuits through stories, humor, audience participation, and practical examples.George Einhorn is a registered nurse, former healthcare executive, university instructor, autho......More

Discover how your hobbies, talents, and lifelong interests can become meaningful and rewarding pursuits through stories, humor, audience participation, and practical examples.George Einhorn is a registered nurse, former healthcare executive, university instructor, author, and working musician. He has spent more than four decades helping people navigate important life transitions.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Music and Movement

Please register all children attendingDo you love music? Sing along and get your wiggles out while exploring fun songs, rhythmic activities, and musical instruments.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Adult Take & Make: Ojo de Dios

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating an Ojo de Dios.Kits are first-come, first-served and can be picked up at the Adult Services Desk. Only one kit per person, and you must be present to claim a kit.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Drop-in Play-DohÂŽ Playdate

Family program. It's time for some Play-DohÂŽ fun! We have the Play-DohÂŽ and tools; all you need to bring is your imagination.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Sensory Sunday Movie

Enjoy a movie in a sensory-friendly environment.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

New to English

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator, Cuca Maliqi, at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to sc......More

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator, Cuca Maliqi, at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Ticketed Family Storytime

This storytime is for children of all ages with caregiver.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending storytime ......More

This storytime is for children of all ages with caregiver.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each person attending storytime (adults and children) must have a ticket to enter the room, and must be present when picking up tickets.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Ticketed Preschool Storytime

This independent storytime is designed especially for 3 to 5 year-olds, giving them a chance to enjoy stories, songs, and activities all on their own. This is a great opportunity for little ones to build their listening skills and engage with books in a fun, independent......More

This independent storytime is designed especially for 3 to 5 year-olds, giving them a chance to enjoy stories, songs, and activities all on their own. This is a great opportunity for little ones to build their listening skills and engage with books in a fun, independent way.Visit the Youth & Teen Services Desk to pick up your storytime tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the program. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Each child attending storytime must have a ticket to enter the room, and must be present when picking up tickets.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Everyday English

Build confidence speaking English and ask questions about everyday life in the U.S. Practice conversations you would use at a school, store, doctor's appointment, and with neighbors. Learn how to use the Library and the internet.Level testing is required to participate.......More

Build confidence speaking English and ask questions about everyday life in the U.S. Practice conversations you would use at a school, store, doctor's appointment, and with neighbors. Learn how to use the Library and the internet.Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator, Cuca Maliqi, at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Tech Teens: Intro to 3D Design

Intended for those in grades 6 to 12.Create a keychain using modeling software and bring your design to life using a 3D printer.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US